Physcics Expert

Encore IT Solutions Inc; India; Remote; INR 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore IT Solutions Inc in India is seeking a Physics Expert for a remote, 12-week contract. The role focuses on fine‑tuning large language models by applying deep physics knowledge and rigorous step‑by‑step reasoning to probe model capabilities and limitations.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics and be able to work independently in a fast‑paced, remote‑first environment, contributing to data creation, evaluation tasks, and collaboration with AI researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or equivalent technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written English and ability to annotate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve physics problems to test AI capabilities.
• Create gold-standard step-by-step solutions with explanations.
• Collaborate with LLM researchers to align evaluation tasks.
• Define benchmarks across physics topics from undergrad to PhD level.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

English comprehension

Independent remote work

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Job Designation: Physics Expert

Experience: 1-10 Years (Ph.D is Mandatory)

Contract Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months)

Work Mode: Remote

Role Overview

In this role, you will work on cutting‑edge initiatives to fine‑tune large language models by leveraging your deep analytical skills and physics expertise. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in physics—spanning advanced engineering entrance levels through graduate and PhD-level concepts—and the ability to break down complex phenomena into clear, step‑by‑step reasoning. You will play a direct role in probing model limitations while learning how to leverage frontier AI tools to future‑proof your career.

Requirements

• Core Skills: Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills with excellent English comprehension.
• Communication & Feedback: Exceptional structured written communication, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations in a remote environment.
• Analytical & Creative Thinking: Strong lateral thinking capabilities to construct novel scenarios and evaluate complex reasoning pathways.
• Independence: Self‑motivated and capable of operating independently in a fast‑paced, remote‑first setup.
• Technical Infrastructure: Personal desktop/laptop equipped with a stable, high‑speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will help set the benchmark for AI capabilities in advanced physical sciences. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Problem Creation & Solutioning: Designing and solving challenging physics problems that test the boundaries of large language models.
• Authoring Gold‑Standard Data: Creating clear, high‑quality, step‑by‑step solutions with detailed and articulated reasoning.
• Research Collaboration: Working with LLM researchers to align task designs with evaluation goals, targeting key areas where models struggle (e.g., symbolic manipulation, abstraction, multi‑step reasoning).
• Benchmark Definition: Helping define and build new evaluation benchmarks across physics curricula ranging from early undergraduate to PhD‑level topics.

Education & Experience

• PHD Educational background or Doctorate in Physics, Applied Physics, or an equivalent technical field.
• Experience in AI evaluation, data annotation, content review, quality assurance, or a related analytical role is preferred but not required.

Offer Details:

• Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and upto 40 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST.
• Engagement type: Contractor
• Engagement Length:12 weeks

Evaluation Process -

• ICF
• Assessment
• Delivery Review
• Final selected candidates will be contacted with the next steps, including onboarding requirements.